How to get from Darby to Cheltenham by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Darby to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 13 light rail from Yeadon station to 15th St Trolley Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSO bus and finally take the 6 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

100min$3.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 13
13
Bus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Yeadon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Yeadon
    ID 20774
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1313
    Wait for light rail
    13
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    15th St Trolley Station
    ID 31140
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 15th St
    ID 10266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from Darby to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the 13 light rail from Yeadon station to 15th St Trolley Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 6 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

100min$2.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 13
13
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Yeadon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Yeadon
    ID 20774
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1313
    Wait for light rail
    13
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    15th St Trolley Station
    ID 31140
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock - Express To City Hall Local To Fern Rock
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Darby to Cheltenham

The distance between Darby, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Darby to Cheltenham by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Darby

Darby is located at Darby, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd.

Bus stations close to Darby:

  • Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
  • Macdade Blvd & Chester Pike
  • Chester Pk & Macdade Blvd - Fs

Public transit stations close to Cheltenham, Philadelphia

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Stenton
  • Sedgwick
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av

Related Routes

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from Darby to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the 13 light rail from Yeadon station to 15th St Trolley Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 6 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

100min$2.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 13
13
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Yeadon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Yeadon
    ID 20774
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1313
    Wait for light rail
    13
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    15th St Trolley Station
    ID 31140
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock - Express To City Hall Local To Fern Rock
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Darby to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line BSO, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Darby to Cheltenham?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line BSL, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Darby and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Darby to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    The 13 light rail line goes from Yeadon station near Darby to 13th-Market station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 13th-Market station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Darby to Cheltenham in Philadelphia by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Darby and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Darby to get to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 13 light rail from the Yeadon station near Darby in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Darby and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get off the light rail at the 13th-Market stop, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Darby to Cheltenham?

    The ride from Darby to Cheltenham costs $3.00.

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